Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revolutionized the space industry and shaken up the status quo of Boeing and NASA. While their success cannot be ignored, recent comments from former employees suggest that not all is well within the company. One former SpaceX employee shared their experience of working with middle management hires from SpaceX and other Musk companies during a hyper-growth phase, with most being abusive managers or simply ineffective. The situation was similar for ex-employees of Musk companies, who were described as being office politics machines, optimized to promote themselves at the expense of others. However, just because some individuals may have been problematic does not mean that SpaceX’s success is purely circumstantial.

Twitter’s Algorithm and its Impact on VIP Metrics A recent article published on GitHub has highlighted the extent to which the Twitter algorithm is dependent on metrics for a few VIPs, including Elon Musk. The code was found to be coded with features that were designed only to measure important figures’ tweets’ impact, indicating that even if a change to the algorithm negatively affected Musk’s metrics, it would not be implemented. The idea is that Twitter wants to determine if their system works equally well for everyone on their platform or if specific groups are impacted.

The recent news of the indictment of former US President Donald Trump has sparked a lot of discussions concerning the nature of the charges against him. While many are curious about the specifics, it’s important to note that posting low-substance and high-indignation comments to these threads goes against HN guidelines. In an effort to encourage productive conversation, it’s crucial for individuals to steer clear of any political battle comments.

Investments and taxes are two complex topics that have the potential to cause confusion and anxiety for many individuals. However, a recent text brings to light an interesting perspective on using investment loans for tax deductions. The message suggests that investing in stocks or ETFs that pay any amount of interest or dividends will satisfy the purpose test set by the CRA, allowing individuals to claim a portion of their investment loan interest as a tax deduction.

The opioid crisis in America has reached alarming proportions, with drugs accounting for 85% of excess deaths in New York City. This startling statistic encompasses all causes of death, from homicide to suicide to car accidents, and highlights the severity of the drug problem in the country. Despite this, the article suggests that there is 0 idea of what to do to address the issue effectively. However, Switzerland has implemented a successful strategy that treats drug addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one. The “War on Drugs” tactic has proven ineffective against addiction, and the focus on treating drug addiction as a healthcare problem has produced positive results. In Toronto and East Hastings Vancouver, Suboxone is handed out to any addict who needs it, as part of long-term prescriptions.